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Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark

Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark

Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
3.5 star property
4.8 km from James Kennedy State Forest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (820)
"Room was clean, everything as advertised. Staff polite."
United States
Albert
Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
Exterior
Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
10.7 km from James Kennedy State Forest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (920)
"Great hotel. Very close to SUNY Cortland. Would definitely stay again "
United States
joseph
The price is ฿3,250
฿3,672 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites
Lobby lounge
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cortland

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cortland

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cortland
2.5 star property
12.9 km from James Kennedy State Forest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (509)
"Smelled amazing, clean, amazing staff thoroughly enjoyed our stay"
United States
Vicki
The price is ฿3,972
฿4,489 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cortland
Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

Quality Inn Cortland - University Area
2.5 star property
15 km from James Kennedy State Forest
6.6 out of 10, (796)
"Charming little hotel! "
United States
Amy
The price is ฿2,485
฿2,833 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Cortland - University Area
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland - University Area

Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland - University Area

Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland - University Area
2.5 star property
15 km from James Kennedy State Forest
6.8 out of 10, (373)
"Clean rooms , friendly staff"
United States
Astrid
The price is ฿3,045
฿3,471 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland - University Area
Living area
Yellow Barn Estate

Yellow Barn Estate

Yellow Barn Estate
3.0 star property
14.5 km from James Kennedy State Forest
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (147)
"Great place to stay. Been here 2x and highly recommended "
United States
Gary
The price is ฿2,793
฿4,314 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Yellow Barn Estate
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Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG
2.5 star property
15 km from James Kennedy State Forest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (723)
"Everything clean and well kept. Super friendly staff."
United States
Cheryl
The price is ฿3,817
฿4,352 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Cortland

Hampton Inn Cortland

Hampton Inn Cortland
2.5 star property
14.5 km from James Kennedy State Forest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (835)
"Great staff and clean hotel"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ฿3,988
฿4,546 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Cortland
Free continental breakfast
Econo Lodge Cortland Downtown

Econo Lodge Cortland Downtown

Econo Lodge Cortland Downtown
2.0 star property
14 km from James Kennedy State Forest
5.4 out of 10, (707)
"It was nice"
United States
Jean R
The price is ฿2,216
฿2,526 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
Econo Lodge Cortland Downtown
Lobby
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof & Conference Center Cortland

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof & Conference Center Cortland

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof & Conference Center Cortland
2.5 star property
14.6 km from James Kennedy State Forest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (435)
"Front desk clerk. Clean room, amenities, large refrigerator."
United States
Stephen
The price is ฿2,700
฿3,078 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof & Conference Center Cortland
Reception
Cortland Motel

Cortland Motel

Cortland Motel
2.5 star property
13.2 km from James Kennedy State Forest
7.6 out of 10, Good, (378)
"Room was very clean and staff was very kind and helpful!"
United States
Kyle
The price is ฿2,235
฿2,525 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Cortland Motel
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Motel 6 McGraw, NY - Cortland

Motel 6 McGraw, NY - Cortland

Motel 6 McGraw, NY - Cortland
2.0 star property
12.9 km from James Kennedy State Forest
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Very nice hotel will stay here again the beagles love it "
United States
Brian
The price is ฿2,626
฿2,967 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Motel 6 McGraw, NY - Cortland
Lobby
Red Roof Inn Cortland

Red Roof Inn Cortland

Red Roof Inn Cortland
2.0 star property
14.6 km from James Kennedy State Forest
7.4 out of 10, Good, (757)
"Friendly staff and great room"
United States
Debbie
The price is ฿2,374
฿2,706 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Cortland
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The Springwater Inn

The Springwater Inn

The Springwater Inn
2.0 star property
21.6 km from James Kennedy State Forest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (178)
"Great little find!"
United States
Judith
The price is ฿2,793
฿3,156 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
The Springwater Inn
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Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
3.0 star property
24.6 km from James Kennedy State Forest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Wonderful staff. Hotel was well maintained and decorated "
United States
Jeremy
The price is ฿2,948
฿3,332 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Reception
Best Western University Inn

Best Western University Inn

Best Western University Inn
2.5 star property
24.7 km from James Kennedy State Forest
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Great staff, very welcoming and rooms are nice & clean."
United States
janet
The price is ฿2,596
฿2,933 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Best Western University Inn
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Top James Kennedy State Forest Hotel Reviews

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

10/10 Excellent
"Great rooms and staff. Excellent restaurants "
Krishnamurty 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

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Greek Peak Mountain Resort

4.4/5 (111 reviews)
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Cascades Indoor Waterpark

4.1/5 (88 reviews)
Bring the family to Cascades Indoor Waterpark and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Virgil. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around James Kennedy State Forest?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit James Kennedy State Forest, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 44 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay near James Kennedy State Forest?
Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 3 mi (4.8 km) from James Kennedy State Forest. Other good choices in the area include Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cortland and Motel 6 McGraw, NY - Cortland.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to James Kennedy State Forest?
Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from James Kennedy State Forest.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near James Kennedy State Forest, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near James Kennedy State Forest.