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Seneca Lodge

PO Box 272, Watkins Glen, NY NY 14891
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Seneca Lodge
3.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
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  • State park(5)
  • Race track(3)
  • Motel room(3)
  • Very good(3)
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Spokane, Washington
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Seneca Lodge is in a great location above the city of Watkins Glen and at the middle entrance to the State Park. But everything about this place is like a walk back in time. Nothing wrong with that as the prices are about the same as you probably got charged in the 70's allowing for inflation. Some of the cabins... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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104 reviews 104 reviews
Reviews in 69 cities Reviews in 69 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

Man, this reminded me of the days when I stayed in really cheap motels in the boonies. Booked via the hotel by phone, for 76$. You must call to reserve, as they do not have email, and they don't have a 1-800 number. We stayed there because the event we attended was there. This is an old lodge and it... More

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Toronto, Canada
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

If you're looking for anything above that such as motel amenities and comfortable surroundings, this is probably not the place for you. But for a rustic experience located a 3 minute walk to Watkins Glen Park, it is convenient and economical. Also, the lodge does have a large dining area. I ate breakfasts there and the food was good, economical... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This was one of the most inexpensive choices in the area when I visited. Location is a plus (close to the State Park and the Watkins Glen race track) but facilities are not. The place is old and as someone else noted, needs upgrading. It looks like something out of the 1930's. Free WiFi is about the only modern thing... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

We stayed in one of the newer rooms. It seemed clean, but still smelled musty. The sofa bed mattress was thin and sagged. Although they advertise a pool, when we went up to swim the pool was closed. We were told it was closed for public health reasons. We could have gone up to the park to that pool, but... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

This motel-type property is located just off the main street in Watkins Glen, in the middle of a beautiful forest, yet very close to everything in the area. Nice, big rooms, very quiet, fresh air and very friendly athmsofere.

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Hamilton, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011
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Well not too happy about spending $ 15.95 for Macarroni and Cheese for my 10 year old and then confronted or should I say "harassed" because I did not leave a 15% tip from the wait staff. They actually followed me out of the resturant and told me off. This is not a place too bring a family and will... More

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Monticello, New York
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

It is difficult to imagine this place could get any worse. We stayed in one of the "motel" rooms which smelt of mildew and where even the bedsheets were continuously damp. Mildew and mold is in plain sight. The air conditioner filter was so fully blocked with accumulated dust that almost no air was being circulated through it. It was... More

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Buffalo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011

We didn't have reservations but stopped anyway. Lucky for us there was a cancelation and a cabin with a queen bed was available! It was brand new! Cozy, had a small fire pit that we thoroughly enjoyed for hours! The prime rib at the restaurant was very good and everyone we encountered was very nice and helpful. My husband got... More

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Nyack, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

Unfortunately, the cabin we stayed in was under construction. We had no prior notice and arrived to find a couple of great guys working every morning at 8am.......too bad for you was the owners attitude. Well, too bad for her now! Seneca gets a "poor" rating.

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