Skaneateles Inn on 20

Complicated checking, office was closed. Gate to the pool was locked.

The motel was clean and the bed was comfortable. It is dated and could use some attention. There were several millers flying around the room, even though we had not been opening and closing the outside door. Okay stay for the price point.

The room was outdated but good for the price and location. The pool was open and kids enjoyed it. The staff was friendly.

Cute place! Great traveling with my fur baby, he was very happy!

The only good thing about our stay was the comfy bed

Clean room, just outside the hustle & bustle of the shopping area. a place you can go to unwind. Park in front of your unit, and you enter at ground level. The Skaneatles Inn is located on Rt, 20, there is a green space for walking, they have a pool. It does not have all of the amenities as the big name locations, in town, the inn does not have a big overhead, they pass the savings on to you. Good, Clean, Safe

Very clean and quiet. Nice stay.

Convenient location, easy parking. Older facility but clean. Reasonable price

We did not need air conditioning during our winter stay but the heater worked fine. The room was clean and tidy.

Was cold outside but Room was nice and warm, clean and the bed was comfortable.

I stayed during a snow storm with sub zero temperatures. In spite of this frigid temperature, the lot was snow plowed by the motel by 7am. The room and bed were comfortable and the shower/bathroom worked perfectly. A good stay.

The rooms are filthy, the mattresses were beat in the walls were paper thin.

Nice quiet comfortable place to stay

Clean room, Pet-friendly, and helpful staff. A nice little space that was perfect for us for a weekend of wandering and exploring.

This motel is old and outdated. Staff was friendly and professional.

The “check in” was very easy and the family that runs it was very friendly and helpful - even when I lost my room key! Thank you! We’d stay there again! 👍

For the price of $183 a night I was expecting more. Room was clean and I felt comfortable that the linens were as well. The bathroom was small and in need of several updates. There was also a distinct foul smell there. I would not return to this motel.

Pet friendly. Comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.

No exercise facilities. Maps took us a remarkably circuitous route to get there.

Everything work

Bathroom barely passable Bed sheets were like sandpaper

Nice people - easy check in and clean room.

Excellent!

What I didn't like: no or inconsistent hot water in sink and shower; water had a 'funny' color (not clear and colorless); tub drain backed up immediately so must've been clogged with hair/other debris from previous guests

Unable to easily contact front desk. Even their ring doorbell was ineffective. Trouble with hot water blend in the shower. Had to ask for fresh towels. Etc. Etc

clean room, difficult tv to operate, no water(WELL) didn't work?

I was arriving later than I thought and owner was very accomodating. The inn was very quiet and I got a nice night’s sleep. It is very reasonably priced.

We got the apt. Seemed clean, close enough to town to be convenient.

The photos on the website didn’t match the actual experience. Again — if I were paying $80–90, that’s what I would expect to get. But not for $200. True, it’s still relatively inexpensive, but it’s still $200 — and for that price you can deliver much more value. There were no available power outlets in the room — I had to move the bed just to find one. The old AC unit made an unpleasant noise. The tap water had a terrible taste; we didn’t drink it, of course, but even brushing our teeth with it was pretty shocking. One of the lamps was flickering like it was about to burn out, so I just turned it off. The toilet paper in the bathroom was whatever was left from the previous guest — a partially used roll. Not exactly pleasant. Bottom line, not the best experience...

Very adequate - convenient to Skaneateles Lake

I got ill and the mgr refunded my last night’s stay. Comparing the inn to nearby places, it’s a place to rest for a reasonable amount of money and close to the lake.

Clean but very outdated

I would describe this place as adequate. Certainly not upscale, but comfortable enough for a few nights. Not great water pressure, but the room was clean and the bed comfortable

Nice place. Good price. Loud roads but otherwise a good night sleep. Great for a rest after a long day traveling.

Worst shower I have ever seen. Pressure and temp. changed at random.

it was ok. Not great but clean.

Stayed here after a show at Beak and Skiff

Good for a quick overnight on the road. Well priced, beautiful area. Pretty vintage tiles in the bathroom.

The cleanest motel I’ve ever been in! Although this is a very modest propriety that hasn’t been updated, it is well maintained and well attended to. Very affordable and well located. Support small businesses and independent properties!

All was well..

Nice property, nothing fancy, but it had everything i needed for a comfortable stay. I appreciated the small fridge, the ample outlets, and the clean room.

I'm a solo traveler. At some point after I went to sleep a very loud gathering happened seemingly right outside my door. It was LOUD and when I tried to call the desk there was no answer. I felt incredibly unsafe as well as having my sleep interrupted to the point that I do not feel safe driving today

-what appeared be blood stains on the bed sheets -shower didn’t work properly (hot water and water pressure) - bathroom was grimy with missing tile and missing door molding -slight odor in the room It’s nice to save money but it’s worth it to pay a little extra and stay in one of the nice properties in town (Packwood House, Arbor House, Sherwood Inn)

Very nice staff, clean and quiet. Just to be candid, this is an older property. But i had no problems and would stay again

It was conveneiently located to Skaneateles. Defintiely met my needs.

Location was nice.

This motel was comfortable but bare-bones. The lobby was never open; we had to ring and call for service. Bathroom had no plugs/outlets, toilet handle was cracked. Beds were comfy and clean. Seemed overpriced for what we got.

The staff at check in were friendl

The room was dated, but it was clean and comfortable. The Staff was a young Indian lady, I don't know if she could even speak English, but she confirmed our reservation and gave me the room key. We wanted to return the key to Check Out, nobody in the locked Office, so left the key in the room.

Property was not well kept

good and cheap!

Would recommend. Only complaint was a towel did not look clean.

Old-fashioned facility, but clean and comfortable. Had no in-room phone. I couldn’t make the TV work; no way to call someone at 8 at night.

very nice personnel

Booked standard apartment which was spacious and comfortable but this property needs some improvements and modernization. Stayed for two nights with no fresh towels or housekeeping service. Hot water in shower was very difficult to control, either too cold or too hot. The bed was old and way too soft.

Linens were clean. Adequate for a one night stay. Price was good compared to other hotels/motels in the area.

The beds are comfortable and it is quiet to sleep. The area around the motel is beautiful with lots to do. There is some other nice amenities such as a larger room refrig and full size coffee maker. Good for one night and if you are on a budget.

Electrical power strips needed to be updated, Overall, would recommend.

This is one of those delightfu older motels with vintage tiled bathrooms. Not to worry, beds and tv are new and comfortable. Everything is impeccably clean.

Easy to unload and load up the car. The highway was noisy but once you were in the room you couldn’t hear it. Didn’t like a the notes in the room about how to get rid of the garbage and how to get clean towels. Beds were not made,coffe maker wasn't cleaned and neither were our coffee mugs.

The room was clean however outdated and worn. Water pressure not the greatest. They provided a mini fridge, microwave, coffe pot and snack. The ground were well kept and the staff cordial

I highly recommend This Inn. The refrigerator in the room was stocked with water and soda for a VERY minimal fee! So very worth it for convenience. The staff was so welcoming. The location is very close to all there is in town

This location was all that was available for a last minute booking.

This is my 2nd time staying here, it was about the same. Overall it was nice, convenient for my purposes but very out of the way for food and entertainment. The water pressure still sucks but I guess that's what happens in more rural and country areas. I do not like the water in general; I find that it smells bad, and it smelled bad last time too. Also, if not using the shower head but rather the faucet in the tub, the water did not look clean. The staff were nice and checked to see if we needed any housekeeping or anything like that. It was also very good for the pricing; affordable and relatively comfortable.

Nice stay

Pictures did not portray what the property or rooms really looked like. Our key and personal paperwork were left on the counter in the office and no one was available at check in even though it was only 5:15 pm. Guest next store smoked and was very loud. Water in the faucet was extremely pungent. Overall the facility is very outdated; the grounds, the motel room and the bathroom. No staff was available to guests. However, the room was fairly clean.

An old (pre-Thruway) motel that has been refurbished. Very convenient to the attractions of Skaneateles but far enough away to be quiet.

I shower water pressure was to low.

The room was clean, friendly staff, the bed was comfortable, it was having the pool there, all in all nice place . The landscaping could use some work

Very clean room. If you’re looking for a retro experience this is the place for you.

It’s a bit outdated, but clean and a pleasant stay for a young family getting away from the rain when camping. It was perfect for our needs.

Old. But clean

The beds were comfortable, the towels were clean, the lighting was ok. I did not like the water pressure, it was very low for both the sink and shower. Also, at some times, the water coming out of the faucet (not showerhead but bathtub faucet) was brown. And, at one point while showering the water shut off almost entirely for a couple seconds. This is more of a personal complaint but through Expedia it claims that bottled water is free but upon arrival water bottles are $1 (which isn't bad but they don't accept card and don't give change). Overall, I would probably stay here again because it was mostly quiet (apart from a noisy neighbor) and it was close to where I actually wanted to be in NY.

This property is quite old and outdated. However, all the towels and linens were of nice quality and the bed was very comfortable. If you need a place to lay your head for the night and don’t want to spend a ton of money, this place will do.

If everything wouldn’t have been booked up, I would’ve left. I asked to change rooms, but they were full. This was definitely a major disappointment for me and my kids. The second night, I got a big air mattress and used one of the cots with the better mattress, and let my kids sleep in the room with us so they wouldn’t be invaded by the stink bugs. STAY AWAY if you wish to stay in COMFORT with your family.

Older facility, but very convenient. Check-in was a breeze. Great location.

Easy check in and check out.

Everything was excellent. Very clean room and a nice comfy bed. Only small issue is that it too some time for the room to warm up. Other than that it was a solid 4.5 out of 5.

Heat worked only intermittently. Thermostat was defective. Should have been replaced long ago. Room smelled bad. Beds were clean. Staff was responsive to our request for assistance. Did provide an electric space heater.

I stayed for 6 days-old timey motel with minimal renovations, but overall acceptable and way more affordable than other options. A trip down memory lane for us older folks who remember these type of motels back in the 60's and 70's. The younger crowd may not be impressed though.

The property had the bare minimum but worst of all no way to get heat!

Unable to use shower or water to brush teeth. Water actually shut off for a brief time. When it was working again there was a very strong sulfur presence in the water. Appears to have been ongoing for several years. Owners very nice but only credited small amount back for 2 night stay. ($50). Total for 2 nights was close to $350. After my stay I read reviews to see that many people have had this problem. Very surprised they are able to remain open.

No heat, they gave us a small electric heater that was afraid to leave on when we left room. When you opened the door, there was a strong septic odor in room. We had to buy air fresheners just so we could sleep in the room. No way will I ever stay there again or recommend it. Two bath towels that were dirty so got our own from store.

Hard bed. Not much pressure in shower. TV didn’t work.

My room was thick with the smell of insecticide to the point I feel it was probably unhealthy. I stayed four nights and the room was not serviced once during that time. I asked the front desk lady during checkout who told me they would have serviced the room had I asked. Maybe that's standard in the post-COVID era, but I expect my room to be serviced at least every other day without having to ask. Otherwise, the room was fine. Kind of old, but everything worked, it was clean upon my arrival. Parking is convenient.

Very cozy. The staff is great and the rooms are very well kept. Thank you for a wonderful night's stay.

Location was good and sheets/bedding seemed clean. However, the property and room was in need of repairs. The door had a cheap (unsafe) lock, the toilet seat was broken, air conditioner was blowing air, but we could not regulate the temperature. We left our sign (please clean room) out when we left early in the morning and when we returned after 6 it hadn't been cleaned. I called the office and was told the housekeeper "couldn't read the signs" ? She did ask what we needed and brought down two towels and some soap. Our room never got cleaned the four days we were there. The pool was locked - so unable to use or sit by (dirty chairs and water anyway) although it was 85 degrees. We did find someone to unlock it later. Used water bottles in frig and dirty carpet and bathroom floor.

Beds were sunken in the middle, hard and uncomfortable. Front office was always locked as if it's a high crime area. Walls and front door were in bad shape and when I mopped up some water spilled on the bathroom floor the cloth came away black. Disgusting!

Unit was to the rear, had to walk through heavy wet grass. Someone in nearby unit was drunk and screaming loudly both nights.

This place used to be a wonderful retro roadside motel and the previous owners gave it a wonderful 50's vibe. The current owners have run it into the ground. It was dirty, smelled terrible, the small 2 person coffee maker was broken so we microwaved cold brew purchased at a store. The TV was very difficult to operate. The toilet seat was broken. The decor is best described as Flea Market chic. Very overpriced and never to be visited again. You can do way better with other local spots

Great location near Skaneateles and Auburn. But had a layer of dust on nearly everything and someone else's hair in the bed sheets, tub and all over the bathroom. Poor water pressure provided in low-flow shower head.

Nice little place. Kind of old but it was comfortable for a night.

Got to the hotel after 4pm, had to knock on the door at least 3 times. Older gentleman came to the door and couldn’t find our reservation. He called his wife and they ended up putting us in a room behind the hotel. The room had obviously been just sprayed down with Febreeze (floors were still wet with Febreeze) as we found out why a half hour later. The water had a VERY heavy sulfur smell just like rotten eggs. We complained to the front desk and they placed us in a different room. The new room had dead bugs on the bathroom floor, tv wouldn’t work, window was cracked and the water still smelled like sulfur, just not as bad as the other room. Terrible experience

lack of facilities upkeep and maintenance evident, among other things

Natural beauty here. Good old fashioned motel.

Bathroom was a little small but very clean and adequate. We will definitely stay again at this facility and recommend to our friends.

Very clean

Very comfortable bed; pet friendly

I booked a group of rooms due to a wedding in Skaneateles. All five rooms were utilized and Family who stayed said that the rooms were clean and quaint. They had no complaints. The prices were very reasonable for a holiday weekend. The motel was convenient to Skaneateles and the venue.

Property is something to be work on. If you arrive and saw the property, you might just try to sleep in your car. Room was not that bad but the toilet water had a smell that was very unpleasant. We were tired and we stayed because of that. I will never set foot here again.

The customer service was great. They were very accommodating. The grounds were not well kept. The room was extremely outdated and there was no hot water. The water wasn't warm. So, disappointing.

Excellent, quiet, clean, affordable.

Room heater/ac did not work. Water has strong sulfur smell.

When I arrived, the office was closed, there was a note posted of what room I was in. Door to my room was unlocked and the key was inside!! Rooms are outdated and we had ants in the shower.

Convenience to our friend's house and the fact that one of the two beds was a queen bed.

Got the job done for a post wedding place to stay for a night.

We are easy going people who generally are satisfied enough with accommodations. This stay was horrible. We ended up leaving a day early and asking for a one day refund and they never had the curtesy to even respond. It was dirty, worn out, the water was sulfur filled so the shower, etc left you smelling badly. The only source of heat was a space heater sitting on the table. I can’t imagine that was safe or to code. The bed sagged to the middle and was bad for our backs. Avoid this place.

The room was clean and the bed was comfortable The bathroom was very small. There was no complimentary breakfast. That was all ok except for the price. We had only paid 6 dollars more at a Best Western in Ithaca the night before. It was a larger room with a free breakfast

Beds were super squeaky.

Pleasant stay. Beds very comfortable. Cute place.

There was a thin bedspread and no blanket, and the heating system was hit or miss so it was a chilly night. Not much water pressure for the shower. The person who checked me in sprayed apple spray on the bed and in the room, without asking and then I interrupted. You can hear everything between the rooms. My room was an “adjoining room” with no easy way to prevent entry so I put a chair in front of that extra door.

Adequate accommodations for our needs. Nice room, right location, good price.

with the replacement of things, I think this place could be a much better hotel then it was.

The mattress wasn’t the most comfortable, but we made do. My husband is 6’5 and a big guy, so being in a double when we usually sleep in a king was challenging. The shower was patched with duck tape, and there was a mildew, mold and sewage smell when the hot water was on. It did make the room smell after use. The bathroom could use some hooks for wet towels also. The annex is in the back of the main hotel so you parked at the end. We were unable to park once with multiple cars in our spot. People parked in front of others. They need to expand the parking area there. The hotel had a nice pool, our room looked to have been recently painted with new rugs. The had water, soda and snacks you could leave money in an envelope if you chose to utilize it. Great location to town, passing a nice ice cream/miniature golf store. If the water smell and better mattress issue could be fixed, I would definitely stay again.

Owner very flexible and accommodating when I did not know if we would make it before end of check in time. Cold water and soda available in room for very reasonable rate. Towels were a little rough, needed to be washed with fabric softener.

This motel has fallen on hard times. It’s outdated, has not been upgraded in years. We were given a room in a run down annex building The mattress was old and needed to be replaced, the shower was patched with duck tape, and there was mildew, mold and a sewerage smell when the hot water was turned on. We paid a premium price for the last room in the Skaneateles area and it was not worth it.