Top Motels in Watkins Glen in 2026

Q: What are the best motels in Watkins Glen?

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca : Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. Enjoy access to the free Wi-Fi and bar, as well as room amenities such as a sofa bed. Colonial Inn & Creamery : Free WiFi, free parking and a picnic area are available during your stay. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. The Anchor Inn and Marina : Enjoy access to the nightclub, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. Longhouse Lodge Motel : It's located within a short 5-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay. Gorgeous View Motel : Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. Enjoy access to the free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as room amenities such as a microwave.

Very beautiful park with spectacular landscape shaped by the flow of water. The trail is easy with alot of steps so wear go shoe also alot of wet spots so be very careful. the trail have some many photo opts along the trail so bring ur camera.

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Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View | Balcony view

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

Watkins Glen

Renee

฿2,929 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

The Anchor Inn and Marina

Watkins Glen

Michael

฿5,006 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Suite, 1 King Bed | Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

The Falls Motel - 2 Mi to " Watkins Glen State Park, Seneca Lake " AND 4 Mi to Watkins Glen International Track " The Glen "

Montour Falls

John

฿3,828 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Feb - 8 Feb

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

South Side

Matthew

฿2,933 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

Mark Twain Motor Inn

Elmira

Mykah

Economy Inn Ithaca

Ithaca

Susan

฿1,931 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Relax Inn Elmira

Elmira

Paul

฿2,661 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

Treman Lodge Queen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Grayhaven Motel

Ithaca

James

฿4,888 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

Americas Best Value Inn Horseheads

Horseheads

Trista

฿2,366 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

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Top Watkins Glen Hotel Reviews

Americas Best Value Inn Painted Post

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and smelled nice. The bed was super comfortable and the blankets were soft and warm, not stiff and thin. Front desk was friendly and personable. Definitely will stay again. "

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Watkins Glen Motels information

Number of reviews	7,299
Accommodation	23 Motels
Lowest Price	฿1,914
Highest Price	฿5,006

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Watkins Glen?

If you're having difficulty finding a motel in Watkins Glen, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find something similar from over 118 hotels and other lodging options. Simply filter using our search tools by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transport.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

When you stay at a motel, you'll often find free parking and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room directly from the car park. Motels became more prevalent in the US at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Watkins Glen?

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca: Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. Enjoy access to the free Wi-Fi and bar, as well as room amenities such as a sofa bed. Colonial Inn & Creamery: Free WiFi, free parking and a picnic area are available during your stay. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. The Anchor Inn and Marina: Enjoy access to the nightclub, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. Longhouse Lodge Motel: It's located within a short 5-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay. Gorgeous View Motel: Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. Enjoy access to the free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as room amenities such as a microwave.

How many motels are there in Watkins Glen?

Expedia has 5 economical motels in Watkins Glen.

What can I do in Watkins Glen?

Visitors to Watkins Glen like its lakeside and wineries. As you're sightseeing around the area, make sure that you enjoy all there is to see and do. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Watkins Glen Beach, Hector Falls and She-Qa-Ga Falls. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Park Avenue Sports Center, Finger Lakes Boating Museum and Eldridge Park. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: The Tasting Room, Seneca Harbor and Watkins Glen State Park.

What's the weather like in Watkins Glen?

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Watkins Glen to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -1°C. The snowiest months in Watkins Glen are January, March, December and February, with each month seeing an average of 18 cm of snowfall.

What are my options for getting around Watkins Glen while staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Watkins Glen to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional), which is located 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional), which is 22.7 mi (36.5 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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