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Friends Lake Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel in Chestertown with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Exterior
Premier Room
Premier Room
Premier Room
Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$423
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept

Explore the area

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963 Friends Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY, 12817
  • Friends Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Loon Lake Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Loon Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Romantic Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Chestertown

At Friends Lake Inn you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Friends Lake and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Loon Lake Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Main Dining Room, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Bistro is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and ski storage. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Chestertown hotel include Gore Mountain Ski Resort and Lake George.

What's nearby

  • Friends Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Loon Lake Beach - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Loon Lake - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Tripp Pond - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 30 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪O.P. Fredricks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bullhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Friends Lake Inn

Hotel in Chestertown with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Friends Lake Inn. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Chestertown hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1860
  • Towels for the beach
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Friends Lake Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro
  • Main Dining Room

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1860
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn
Friends Lake Chestertown
The Friends Lake Hotel Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel
Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel Chestertown

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Friends Lake Inn?

Friends Lake Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Friends Lake Inn?

As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends Lake Inn on 25 Sept 2025 start from NZ$422.54, including 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.

Is parking available at Friends Lake Inn?

Yep, Friends Lake Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Friends Lake Inn?

The closest beach to Friends Lake Inn is Loon Lake Beach (2.6 km).

What makes Friends Lake Inn a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Friends Lake Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Friends Lake Inn?

No, Friends Lake Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Friends Lake Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Friends Lake Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Friends Lake Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.