Friends Lake Inn
963 Friends Lake Road
Chestertown, NY 12817

518-494-4751
518-494-4616
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Price Range: $349 - $499

Experience the comfort and intimate ambiance of our handsomely restored inn, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Adirondacks. Guest rooms feature antiques, fine fabrics, and featherbeds, most with lake views, Jacuzzis and/or fireplaces. Nationally acclaimed cuisine is served daily in the candlelit nineteenth century dining room, complemented by gracious service and a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine list. Swim at the beach or in the pool, canoe, or fish on Friends Lake. Ski, snowshoe, or hike on 32 km. of trails. Come soon--we look forward to meeting you! AAA 4 Diamond. DiRoNa awar
Accommodations
17 well-appointed guest rooms feature a queen or king size bed and private bath. Each room is unique, with cozy quilts or comforters, feather beds, and lots of pillows. Most rooms have a view of the lake, jacuzzi or steam shower, and a comfortable sitting area. The Adirondack lodge rooms have rustic twig furniture, wood-burning stone fireplaces, and private back porches with a mountain view. Each room is equipped with a telephone, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, and coffee maker. All rooms are non-smoking.
Breakfast
Relax in the sunny lakeview dining room and enjoy a cup of freshly ground columbian coffee to start off the day. A full country breakfast is served daily, featuring a frittata of the day, eggs any style with homemade bread and mountain potatoes, Belgian waffles with fruit compote, and old fashioned oats with streusel topping. Breakfast entrees are served with a choice of bacon, sausage, or hash and are complemented with fresh muffins and pastries, fruit, yogurt, and homemade granola from the breakfast bar.
Dining
Enjoy the best food and wine in a simple but elegant setting at our Adirondack country inn. As the sun dips low outside, the dining room, with its tin ceiling and burnished woodwork, glows with rustic elegance. The meal, always of the freshest ingredients, is creatively composed and professionally served.
Local Attractions
You can enjoy any of a number of outdoor activities during your stay at Friends Lake Inn in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Skiing, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, shopping or just relaxing are all possible at Friends Lake.
Of Special Interest
What could be more romantic than our outdoor Adirondack weddings at Friends Lake Inn. With our beautiful pond and gazebo as a backdrop, an elegant enclosed tent, exquisite food and exceptional service, we have been proud to be a part of some of the most memorable wedding receptions ever on our own back lawn.
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#1 of 2 hotels in Chestertown
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Most Recent Traveler Reviews
Quaint hotel in quiet setting
"Quaint hotel literally in the middle of nowhere. Beautiful setting, our room was lovely with it's own balcony. As this hotel is remote, make sure you know where you are going because there is no GPS...read more"
written Aug 18, 2025 by barber25
It is just so sad…
"It is just so sad to see the decline in this inn’s appearance, maintenance, and guest experience. We had family stay here years ago, and they raved about this inn. It is evident from past reviews...read more"
written Aug 6, 2025 by Etrave
Wedding disaster
"We recently had our wedding here, and there were so many things that went wrong, it was almost comical. The fiasco started at 9:30 am, when I watched their delivery driver accelerate, despite the...read more"
written Jul 16, 2025 by Kimberley S
RESTAURANT / CAFE
MEETING / BANQUET FACILITIES
WEDDING FACILITIES
OFF-STREET PARKING
HISTORIC BUILDING
PUB / GAMEROOM
FEATHER BEDS
SAUNA
POOL TABLE
HIKING TRAILS
FISHING
SCENIC VIEW
PRIVATE BALCONY / PATIO
TURNDOWN SERVICE
ROBES IN ROOM
FRESH CUT FLOWERS
ROOM SERVICE
PRIVATE ENTRANCE
HORS D'OEUVRES
WINE TASTING
PRIVATE NATURE TRAIL
PRIVATE BEACH
SWIMMING POOL
HEATED SWIMMING POOL
SUITED FOR CHILDREN
GIFT STORE
BOOK / VIDEO LIBRARY
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
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